Crema's Take
“Mr. Rivers just revived a sleepy corner of LA by taking over a former French café and launching a genuinely ambitious coffee program featuring Vietnamese phin and their signature Matcha Coco Cloud—drinks that taste as good as they look. The staff's genuine warmth paired with house-made pastries and full breakfast options makes this feel less like a coffee shop pit stop and more like a neighborhood gathering spot worth the trip. If you want specialty drinks executed with care and an atmosphere that actually encourages you to linger, this is worth seeking out.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, outdoor seating. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Thought it was a new shop in the neighborhood so walked there on a random morning. It was very confusing bc it’s in the French coffee shop that was there before. Not sure if they combined or the coffee is the “Mr. Rivers”. The both places are on the map as next to each other so…
Extremely friendly staff—makes all the difference in the world!! Pastries made on site. Drinks were all great.
The breakfast & coffee spot Mr. Rivers just opened on February 7, 2026, and they took over what was previously the French place. Great news, they upgraded their coffee program, and now carry Amigo coffee roasters. They kept the same pastries & some of the same breakfast menu…
Has an exceptional Matcha Coco Cloud iced drink and a delicious Vietnamese Coffee. The Banana Bread was also quite tasty, with whole banana chunks in the middle. Love this new coffee spot!
Stopped by for the grand opening with some friends today—we had a fantastic time! Really tasty treats and great coffee. I had a delicious Vietnamese phin coffee with salt cream foam. I wanted to try ALL the beautiful pastries but my sister and I shared two sweets and two…
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